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Presentation to PCMH. September 22, 2012 London, Ontario Lissa Regan. Purpose of Presentation. Outline Basic Structure of Government “Advocacy 101” Benefits of Working Together. Current Status. 107 MPP’s in Ontario legislature 53 Ontario Liberal Party; 36 Conservative and 18 NDP

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  1. Presentation to PCMH September 22, 2012 London, Ontario Lissa Regan

  2. Purpose of Presentation • Outline Basic Structure of Government • “Advocacy 101” • Benefits of Working Together

  3. Current Status • 107 MPP’s in Ontario legislature • 53 Ontario Liberal Party; 36 Conservative and 18 NDP • 23 in Cabinet, including the Premier • www.elections.on.ca • (Elections Ont. great website for info on ridings)

  4. Current Status (cont.) • Currently a Minority government in Ontario; unchanged from recent by-elections • Average life span of minority is 2-3 years; not 4 years as per general election set election date • This is the 3rd mandate for the McGuinty government, first elected in 2003

  5. Child and Youth Mental Health • Child and Youth Mental Health is housed within the Ministry of Children and Youth Services • This government created MCYS, with a view to focusing attention on the specific needs of young people

  6. Child and Youth Mental Health – Our current Minister • Hon. Eric Hoskins is current Minister of MCYS • Physician; Humanitarian • President of War Child Canada, has helped children impacted by war in most desperate areas of world including Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Iraq • Rhodes Scholar

  7. Child and Youth Mental Health – Our Deputy Minister • Deputy Minister is Alex Bezzina • Great experience in the Ontario Public Service having served in a variety of portfolios • Responsible for carrying out the direction of Minister Hoskins and government

  8. Who’s Who • Premier Secretary of Cabinet • Premier’s Office Cabinet Office • Political Staff Bureaucrats • Premier is head of government; Secretary of Cabinet head of civil service; PO has political leadership while CO carries out plans; political staff communicate direction to bureaucrats

  9. Minister’s Many Hats • Minister responsible to a variety of “stakeholders” • Premier, Cabinet Colleagues • Caucus • Liberal Party Membership • Opposition Critics • Sector Representatives • Constituency

  10. Advocacy • When meeting the Minister, or an MPP, “use your power” • A parent voice is without agenda – it is always for the benefit of those at the root of the cause • Parent voice is powerful, not a “special interest”

  11. Move Your Agenda • Present win-win scenarios • Move your agenda by demonstrating how in giving you what you need benefits government • (e.g. agencies can tell government that additional funding could focus on reducing wait times for kids, and provide data to back up the claim)

  12. Move Your Agenda • Be consistent • Whatever you’re telling your MPP in southwestern Ontario should be the same as what’s being heard across the north • Only through repetition does the message get through • Avoid message “muddle”

  13. Before your meeting…… • Make sure you can answer the questions: What do I want to achieve? What message and I delivering? What is my ask?

  14. Before Your Meeting • Your “ask” must be clear, consistent and realistic. It should be arrived at in conjunction with your colleagues. You can add local “flavour” or demonstrate by using a personal story, but the “ask” should be consistent • Remember to position your conversation so it includes a “win” for the Minister/MPP

  15. Build a Relationship • Get to know your local MPP so that you are comfortable with them. Reach out to other MPP’s in neighbouring areas • Make contact a regular event, not just when you want to deliver bad news, or ask for something

  16. Avoid the Rut • Don’t just go to your MPP at provincial budget time each year and sound like a broken record • Find ways to work together and be creative

  17. Stop Talking and Listen! • You learn a lot when MPP’s have the opportunity to think out loud, explore ideas or ask questions. Don’t confine the meeting to your presentation – be aware of their need to communicate with you • Don’t think your meeting was successful if you simply talked at them for a half hour!

  18. Be Respectful • Say Thank-You both in person and in writing • Politics is a thankless job, and you would be surprised at how grateful elected officials are to hear those simple words!

  19. Communication is Key • Forge strong ties in all parties. You may not always agree with certain individuals, but always ensure you can find a way to communicate respectfully • Being negative or difficult has never led to successful government relations

  20. Relationships make all the difference • Give credit where it’s due, if someone does something positive, say it • Always make it clear you want to work with all members to further your agenda

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